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Seattle, WA, United States of America

Northstar Neuroscience, Inc.

USPTO Granted Patents = 16

% Expired Patents = 31.3

CIPO Patents = 1

Forward Citations = 2,474

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21 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Bradford Evan Gliner (11 out of 95 patents)

Allen Wyler (6 out of 18 patents)

Kent W Leyde (3 out of 42 patents)

4. Brad Fowler (3 out of 22 patents)

5. Andrew D Firlik (3 out of 17 patents)

6. Jeffrey Balzer (3 out of 13 patents)

7. Jay M Miazga (2 out of 81 patents)

8. W Douglas Sheffield (2 out of 13 patents)

9. Alan Joel Levy (2 out of 14 patents)

10. David Lowry (1 out of 13 patents)

11. Carlton B Morgan (1 out of 51 patents)

12. Richard Kuntz (1 out of 7 patents)

13. Leif R Sloan (1 out of 14 patents)

14. Chris Genau (1 out of 4 patents)

15. Amy Kinsella (1 out of 2 patents)

16 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. D595839 - Magnet receptacle (2009-07-07),

2. 7483747 - Systems and methods for enhancing or affecting neural stimulation efficiency and/or efficacy (2009-01-27),

3. 7437196 - Systems and methods for selecting stimulation sites and applying treatment, including treatment of symptoms of Parkinson's disease, other movement disorders, and/or drug side effects (2008-10-14),

4. 7353064 - Systems and methods for enhancing or optimizing neural stimulation therapy for treating symptoms of movement disorders and/or other neurologic dysfunction (2008-04-01),

5. 7302298 - Methods and systems employing intracranial electrodes for neurostimulation and/or electroencephalography (2007-11-27),

6. 7299096 - System and method for treating Parkinson's Disease and other movement disorders (2007-11-20),

7. 7236831 - Methods and apparatus for effectuating a lasting change in a neural-function of a patient (2007-06-26),

8. 7236830 - Systems and methods for enhancing or optimizing neural stimulation therapy for treating symptoms of Parkinson's disease and/or other movement disorders (2007-06-26),

9. 7221981 - Electrode geometries for efficient neural stimulation (2007-05-22),

10. 7146217 - Methods and apparatus for effectuating a change in a neural-function of a patient (2006-12-05),

11. 7107097 - Articulated neural electrode assembly (2006-09-12),

12. 7024247 - Systems and methods for reducing the likelihood of inducing collateral neural activity during neural stimulation threshold test procedures (2006-04-04),

13. 7010351 - Methods and apparatus for effectuating a lasting change in a neural-function of a patient (2006-03-07),

14. 6990377 - Systems and methods for facilitating and/or effectuating development, rehabilitation, restoration, and/or recovery of visual function through neural stimulation (2006-01-24),

15. 6959215 - Methods for treating essential tremor (2005-10-25),

Company Overview

Northstar Neuroscience, Inc. is a Seattle-based company focused on developing innovative neurostimulation therapies aimed at treating various neurological disorders. The organization specializes in advanced medical devices that leverage cutting-edge technology to enhance brain function and improve patient outcomes. With a commitment to research and development, Northstar is dedicated to exploring new frontiers in neuroscience, contributing to the evolving landscape of therapeutic solutions in the medical field.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 13 2026

16 Patents

#121 in Seattle, WA

#434 in Washington

#19,922 in US

#37,831 in the World

Seattle, WA, United States of America

Northstar Neuroscience, Inc.

Forward Citations = 2,474

21 inventors:

Bradford Evan Gliner (11 out of 95 patents)

Allen Wyler (6 out of 18 patents)

Kent W Leyde (3 out of 42 patents)

4. Brad Fowler (3 out of 22 patents)

5. Andrew D Firlik (3 out of 17 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Northstar Neuroscience, Inc.. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/northstar-neuroscience

Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile

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